Senior Communications Specialist

Iridium Communications Inc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Iridium Communications Inc. seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to support executive and internal communications across the enterprise. You will develop structured programs, draft leadership communications, and collaborate with HR, Marketing, and business leaders on messaging and reporting.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications, this role emphasizes data-driven insights, audience segmentation, and timely updates across channels in a high-visibility, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in executive communications, internal communications, or corporate PR.
• Exceptional executive-level writing, editing, and message development skills.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing structured communications or PR programs.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism with sensitive information.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across functions.
• Analytical mindset with experience translating data into insight and action.
• Comfort operating in high-visibility, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate structured communications programs for executives and employees.
• Draft and coordinate leadership emails, internal announcements, talking points, briefing notes, and updates.
• Assist with internal communications planning for business initiatives, organizational changes, and leadership priorities.
• Help define and update audience segmentation and ensure channels meet needs.
• Support management of key channels (email, intranet, town halls, leadership updates).
• Partner with HR and leaders to provide timely, clear communications on engagement and change.
• Coordinate messaging across teams to reduce redundancy and maintain consistency.
• Gather feedback through surveys and sentiment tracking; develop insights.
• Assist in measuring communication effectiveness and preparing reports.

Skills

Executive communications

Internal communications

Corporate PR

Writing/editing

Influence senior leaders

Data to insight

High-visibility environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Business or related field

Tools

Cision

Job description

Overview

Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world\'s only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.

Now part of Iridium, Aireon is the world\’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.

Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

What We\’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support company‑wide executive and internal communications. This role helps develop and coordinate structured communications programs that promote clarity, alignment, consistency, and credibility across the organization.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications, this role collaborates closely with the communications team, HR, Marketing, and business leaders. It contributes to planning, drafting, and executing leadership and employee communications and supports analytics and reporting that help the organization understand communication effectiveness.

What You\’ll Do:

• Support the development and execution of communications strategies for executives and employees, including assisting with objectives, messages, audiences, channels, and success measures.
• Maintain and update executive narrative frameworks and ensure materials reflect current corporate priorities and messaging.
• Draft and coordinate communications such as leadership emails, internal announcements, talking points, briefing notes, and company‑wide updates.
• Assist with internal communications planning for business initiatives, organizational changes, and leadership priorities.
• Help define and update audience segmentation to ensure communications meet the needs of employees, leaders, business units, and other internal stakeholder groups.
• Support the management and maintenance of key communication channels (email, intranet, town halls, leadership updates).
• Partner with HR and leaders to provide timely, clear communications that support engagement and change management.
• Coordinate messaging across teams to reduce redundancy and maintain consistency.
• Help gather feedback through surveys, forums, and sentiment tracking, and contribute to developing insights for improving communications.
• Assist in measuring communication effectiveness and preparing reports or recommendations based on engagement and feedback.

Qualifications

What You\’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor\’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in executive communications, internal communications, or corporate PR
• Exceptional executive‑level writing, editing, and message development skills
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing structured communications or PR programs
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across functions
• Analytical mindset with experience translating data into insight and action
• Comfort operating in high‑visibility, high‑stakes environments

Things ThatWould beGreatif You Brought to the Table:

• Proven experience supporting C‑suite or senior leadership communications
• Experience developing communications plans for multiple audiences
• Experience managing PR analytics platforms such as Cision
• Experience working in a public company or regulated environment

We\’ll also need you to:

• Travel up to 15%

ADA and EEO

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

We believe in‑person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium\’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship‑building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Base Pay Range: $105,000 - $140,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role.You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.